Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-(Fluoromethyl)Phenyl)Ethan-1-One is a specialized fluorinated and brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual reactive sites, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluoromethyl and bromoacetyl groups impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Library Synthesis: Utilized in high-throughput and combinatorial chemistry for generating diverse compound libraries for biological screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-(Fluoromethyl)Phenyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	1628010-89-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrFO
Molecular Weight	231.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-[4-(fluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanone; 4'-(Fluoromethyl)phenacyl bromide; 1-(4-Fluoromethylphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; α-Bromo-4'-(fluoromethyl)acetophenone; p-Fluoromethylphenacyl bromide; 2-Bromo-1-(4-fluoromethylphenyl)ethan-1-one; 1628010-89-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-(Fluoromethyl)Phenyl)Ethan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.